Throughout her entire life, Laurie Hellmann has assumed the role of caregiver, advocate and leader, so it comes as no surprise that she immediately jumped into action to navigate the challenging world of autism and share what she’s learned with others when her first born, Skyler, was diagnosed with severe, non-verbal autism in 2006.
Laurie is a self-professed “warrior mom” whose honesty, humor and authenticity have connected her to families, medical professionals, therapists and, frankly, everyone she meets. Through her podcast (Living the Sky Life), book (Welcome to My Life - A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism), advocacy work, volunteerism, and speaking, Laurie is continually making a lasting impact in the autism community and beyond.